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King Lear Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
King Lear Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
Where does Act 1 Scene 3 take place?
At Regan’s castle
At Gloucester’s estate
At Lear’s former palace
At Goneril’s castle
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What theme is reinforced by this scene?
Justice and mercy
Filial ingratitude
War and peace
Revenge and forgiveness
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What does Goneril believe will happen if Lear’s temper goes unchecked?
He will be overthrown
He will retreat in shame
He will cause chaos and unrest
He will reconcile with Cordelia
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What emotion dominates the scene?
Discontent and manipulation
Hope and reconciliation
Remorse and guilt
Joy and celebration
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What literary device is used in Goneril’s speech about Lear’s knights?
Hyperbole
Pun
Alliteration
Simile
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What does Goneril accuse Lear’s followers of?
Spreading lies about her
Stealing from the servants
Plotting to overthrow Albany
Growing insolent and unruly
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What is the dramatic purpose of this scene?
To introduce the Fool’s wisdom
To explain Kent’s disguise
To show Lear’s reconciliation with Cordelia
To reveal the beginning of Lear’s loss of authority
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Which character is absent but central to Goneril’s plotting?
Albany
Lear
Edmund
Cordelia
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What does Goneril plan to write to her sister about?
Gloucester’s loyalty
Lear’s behavior and how to handle him
Kent’s banishment
Cordelia’s marriage
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What complaint does Goneril make about Lear’s knights?
They are too few in number
They are disorderly and rude
They steal from her servants
They mock her guests
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What emotion drives Goneril’s decision in this scene?
Loyalty to her husband
Jealousy of Cordelia
Fear of Regan’s power
Resentment toward her father’s authority
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How does Goneril describe Lear’s behavior in her home?
Gentle and sorrowful
Cheerful and forgiving
Uncontrollable and proud
Quiet and withdrawn
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What does Goneril instruct her servants to do when Lear arrives?
Neglect their duties to him
Prepare a feast
Treat him with excessive respect
Lock the doors
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What does Goneril say about Lear’s presence in her household?
It pleases the court
It improves her reputation
It strengthens her alliances
It diminishes her authority
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What does Goneril’s speech reveal about her view of power?
She views power as a burden
She believes authority must be controlled and asserted
She fears political conflict
She wants to share leadership with Lear
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How does Goneril manipulate Oswald?
By warning him of Lear’s wrath
By paying him money
By appealing to his loyalty and promising favor
By threatening to dismiss him
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What does Goneril’s behavior reveal about her personality?
Loyal and kind-hearted
Honest but rash
Manipulative and power-hungry
Submissive and fearful
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What is Goneril’s main strategy to provoke Lear?
To accuse him of disloyalty
To imprison Kent
To have her servants act coldly toward him
To deny him food and lodging
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What is the tone of Goneril’s conversation with Oswald?
Cold and commanding
Cheerful and polite
Timid and uncertain
Sad and regretful
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What does Goneril’s attitude toward Lear symbolize?
The renewal of royal strength
The triumph of justice
The decay of family loyalty
The restoration of order
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What role does Oswald play in this scene?
Regan’s messenger
Lear’s fool
Albany’s advisor
Goneril’s steward
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What does Goneril instruct Oswald to do?
Hide the knights’ weapons
Escort Lear to Regan
Treat Lear disrespectfully
Flatter Lear constantly
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What does Goneril’s plan foreshadow?
The return of Kent in disguise
The eventual conflict between Lear and his daughters
The alliance between Albany and France
Lear’s forgiveness of Cordelia
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How does Goneril view her father’s knights?
As disorderly men who threaten her peace
As noble soldiers of the crown
As loyal defenders of Lear’s honor
As harmless attendants
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Who is Goneril married to?
The King of France
The Duke of Cornwall
The Duke of Albany
The Earl of Kent
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What does Goneril’s behavior reveal about her relationship with Albany?
She conspires with him
She acts independently of him
She fears his judgment
She depends on his approval
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Who is the first character to speak in this scene?
Oswald
Albany
Lear
Goneril
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What does Goneril say Lear has “wronged her” by doing?
Dividing the kingdom
Insulting Albany
Choosing Cordelia over her
Behaving rudely in her home
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What does Goneril fear Lear might do next?
Marry again
Join forces with Edmund
Return to Cordelia
Turn his anger on her
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How does this scene contrast with Act 1 Scene 1?
It shifts focus from royal ceremony to domestic tension
It mirrors Cordelia’s honesty
It ends with reconciliation
It celebrates Lear’s generosity
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